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Muñoz-Pina S, Khvostenko K, García-Hernández J, Heredia A, Andrés A. In vitro digestibility and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity of solid-state fermented fava beans (Vicia faba L.). Food Chem 2024; 455:139867. [PMID: 38823127 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
Abstract
Reducing the content of quickly absorbed carbohydrates and saturated fats in snack formulations while increasing the consumption of high-quality proteins are effective strategies to prevent obesity in childhood. Thus, the nutritional value, digestibility, and functionality of fava beans (Vicia faba L.) fermented with Pleurotus ostreatus were examined as potential ingredients for food design. Solid-state fermentation enhanced the protein content by 16% with a rise in essential (25%) and non-essential (15%) amino acids while decreasing total carbohydrate content and tannin levels. Moreover, fermentation modified the amino acid profile released during digestion, increasing amino acids such as valine, isoleucine, and threonine, which are vital for health and development in childhood. Furthermore, the bioaccessible fraction of the fermented bean showed a 60% of ACE inhibition and improved magnesium bioaccessibility. Consequently, fava beans fermented with Pleurotus ostreatus emerged as a new ingredient in the development of new protein-rich snacks tailored for children and adolescents.
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- Sara Muñoz-Pina
- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos - FoodUPV. Universitat Politècnica de València. Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain..
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos - FoodUPV. Universitat Politècnica de València. Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Centro Avanzado de Microbiología de Alimentos (CAMA), Universitat Politècnica de València. Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos - FoodUPV. Universitat Politècnica de València. Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos - FoodUPV. Universitat Politècnica de València. Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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Jin S, Wang Y, Ning X, Liu T, Liang R, Pei X, Cao J. UPLC-MS/MS-Based Target Screening of 90 Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in 5 Dietary Supplements. Molecules 2024; 29:3601. [PMID: 39125006 PMCID: PMC11313696 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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The aim of individuals consuming health supplements is to attain a robust state through nutritional regulation. However, some unscrupulous manufacturers, motivated by profit, fraudulently incorporate drugs or unauthorized components with therapeutic effects into the product for instant product performance enhancement. The long-term use of these products may inadvertently inflict harm on human health and fail to promote nutritive healthcare. The illegal inclusion of these substances is prevalent in kidney-tonifying and sexuality-enhancing products. Developing effective analytical methods to identify these products and screen for illegal added ingredients can effectively prevent such products from reaching and remaining on the market. A target screening method for the detection and quantification of 90 phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is) in 5 kinds of health products was developed and validated. The type of dietary supplements varied from tablets, capsules, and protein powder to wine and beverages. Sample preparation was completed with a one-step liquid phase extraction. The screening process of 90 PDE-5is was done efficiently within 25 min by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) using the dynamic multiple reaction monitoring (dMRM) technique. The LODs of 90 PDE-5is were detected at levels ranging from 25 to 85 ng/g or ng/mL. This novel targeting methodology was effective and can be applied to routine market supervision. Among 286 batches of samples, 8 batches were found to be positive. Three kinds of PDE-5is were first detected in healthy products. The screening method demonstrated herein will be a promising and powerful tool for rapid screening of PDE-5is.
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- Shaoming Jin
- National Institute for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- National Institute for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
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Khvostenko K, Muñoz-Pina S, García-Hernández J, Heredia A, Andrés A. Impact of Fava Bean ( Vicia faba) Processing on Quality Characteristics and Digestibility of a Protein-Rich Snack. Foods 2024; 13:2372. [PMID: 39123563 PMCID: PMC11311399 DOI: 10.3390/foods13152372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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The impact of fava bean processing methods (soaking, autoclaving, fermentation) on a legume-based bars' quality, protein characteristics, and digestibility was shown. The antioxidant and the angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitory capacity before and after in vitro digestion were investigated to reveal the potential advantages of fava bean usage for snacks. All bars have demonstrated high protein content, varying from 22.1 to 25.1 g/100 g DB. Based on the fermented fava beans of Pleurotus ostreatus, the samples were characterized by a higher concentration of essential amino acids by 8.6% and a reduction of tannins by 18.5% compared with bars based on soaked fava beans. Sensory evaluation improved the color, texture, and overall acceptability of the bars with fermented legumes. Various types of bean processing did not significantly affect the protein digestibility of the bars. The fermentation method positively affected the angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitory properties of bars and increased by 16.5% (before digestion) and 15% (after digestion) compared with other samples. After digestion, samples were characterized by a high level of Fe bioaccessibility (100, 83, and 79% for the bars based on soaked, autoclaved, and fermented fava beans, respectively) and increased total phenolic content. These findings highlight the potential health benefits of fava bean usage for snack products.
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- Kateryna Khvostenko
- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (FoodUPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain (A.A.)
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (FoodUPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain (A.A.)
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- Centro Avanzado de Microbiología de Alimentos (CAMA), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (FoodUPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain (A.A.)
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (FoodUPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain (A.A.)
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Lyu W, Yin Z, Xie L, Pasinetti GM, Murrough JW, Marchidan M, Karpman E, Dobbs M, Ferruzzi MG, Simon JE, Wu Q. Method development with high-throughput enhanced matrix removal followed by UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS for analysis of grape polyphenol metabolites in human urine. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1242:124189. [PMID: 38880055 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
Abstract
Grape and grape derived products contain many bioactive phenolics which have a variety of impacts on health. Following oral ingestion, the phenolic compounds and their metabolites may be detectable in human urine. However, developing a reliable method for the analysis of phenolic compounds in urine is challenging. In this work, we developed and validated a new high-throughput, sensitive and reproducible analytical method for the simultaneous analysis of 31 grape phenolic compounds and metabolites using Oasis PRiME HLB cleanup for sample preparation combined with ultra-performance liquid chromatography with triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS). Using this new method, the accuracy achieved was 69.3 % ∼ 134.9 % (except for six compounds), and the recovery achieved was 52.4 % ∼ 134.7 % (except for two very polar compounds). For each of the 31 target analytes, the value of intra-day precision was less than 14.3 %. The value of inter-day precision was slightly higher than intra-day precision, with a range of 0.7 % ∼ 19.1 %. We report for the first time on the effect of gender and BMI on the accuracy and recovery of human urine samples, and results from analysis of variance (ANOVA), and principal component analysis (PCA) indicated there was no difference in the value of accuracy and recovery between different gender or BMI (>30) using our purposed cleanup and UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS method. Overall, this newly developed method could serve as a powerful tool for analyzing grape phenolic compounds and metabolites in human urine samples.
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- Weiting Lyu
- New Use Agriculture & Natural Plant Products Program, Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University Core Facility for Natural Products & Bioanalysis, Rutgers University, 59 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Rutgers University, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- New Use Agriculture & Natural Plant Products Program, Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University Core Facility for Natural Products & Bioanalysis, Rutgers University, 59 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; Department of Food Science, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA; Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Nash Family Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA; Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Nash Family Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA; Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment, Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment, Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment, Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment, Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Science, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- New Use Agriculture & Natural Plant Products Program, Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University Core Facility for Natural Products & Bioanalysis, Rutgers University, 59 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Rutgers University, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA.
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- New Use Agriculture & Natural Plant Products Program, Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University Core Facility for Natural Products & Bioanalysis, Rutgers University, 59 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Rutgers University, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA; Department of Food Science, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.
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Duarte S, Betoret E, Betoret N. Shelf Life and Functional Quality of Almond Bagasse Powders as Influenced by Dehydration and Storing Conditions. Foods 2024; 13:744. [PMID: 38472857 DOI: 10.3390/foods13050744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Almond bagasse resulting after the production of almond-based drinks represents a promising by-product with potential for use as a functional ingredient. To facilitate its utilization, the stability of this material can be achieved through dehydration processes such as hot air drying or freeze-drying. Nevertheless, owing to its high fat content, almond bagasse is prone to lipid oxidation, which could result in undesirable quality. Therefore, the objective of this work was to assess the impact of dehydration (by hot air drying at 60 and 70 °C and by freeze-drying) and storage (at room temperature and in accelerated conditions) on the functional quality and stability of almond bagasse powder. Throughout the dehydration process, it was observed that antioxidant compounds were preserved without significant differences among dehydration treatments. These compounds increased over the storage period, especially in the samples treated with hot air. Regarding antiradical capacity, the hot-air-dried samples showed higher values than the freeze-dried ones, although in all cases, it increased during storage. For total phenols in samples air-dried at 70 °C, increases of more than 50% were observed. The acidity and peroxide index were increased in the extended storage period, although they did not reach critical values. Samples stored for 180 days showed peroxide values ranging from 10 to 12.8 meq O2/kg dry matter for samples stored at room temperature and from 14.7 to 23 meq O2/kg dry matter for samples subjected to accelerated storage.
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- Stevens Duarte
- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos-FoodUPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos-FoodUPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos-FoodUPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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Melini V, Melini F, Luziatelli F, Ruzzi M. Development of an Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Procedure for the Simultaneous Determination of Anthocyanins and Phenolic Acids in Black Beans. Foods 2023; 12:3566. [PMID: 37835220 PMCID: PMC10572765 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Beans are an essential source of nutritional components such as plant proteins, minerals and dietary fiber, as well as of antioxidants such as phenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds are praised for their biological activities and possible benefits on human health. Since no official methods are available for phenolic compound extraction, the optimization of extraction parameters via Response Surface Methodology (RSM) has become a commonly used methodological approach for reliable determinations. This study aimed to apply RSM to optimize the ultrasound-assisted extraction procedure of phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins, from black beans. A Generally Recognized As Safe solvent (ethanol) was used. Solvent concentration, extraction time, and solvent/sample ratio were optimized to maximize two responses: Total Anthocyanin Content (TAC) and Total Phenolic Content (TPC). An ethanol concentration of 64%, 30 min extraction time, and a 50 mL/g solvent/sample ratio were identified as the optimal extraction conditions. The TAC was 71.45 ± 1.96 mg cyanidin-3-O-glucoside equivalents 100 g-1 dm, and the TPC was 60.14 ± 0.89 mg gallic acid equivalents 100 g-1 dm. Among the pigmented phenolic compounds, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside and peonidin-3-O-glucoside were identified in the extracts. Regarding phenolic acids, caffeic, sinapic, and t-ferulic acids were detected.
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- Valentina Melini
- CREA Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, I-00178 Roma, Italy;
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- CREA Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, I-00178 Roma, Italy;
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- Department for Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forest systems (DIBAF), University of Tuscia, Via C. de Lellis, snc, I-01100 Viterbo, Italy; (F.L.); (M.R.)
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- Department for Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forest systems (DIBAF), University of Tuscia, Via C. de Lellis, snc, I-01100 Viterbo, Italy; (F.L.); (M.R.)
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Duarte S, Puchades A, Jiménez-Hernández N, Betoret E, Gosalbes MJ, Betoret N. Almond ( Prunus dulcis) Bagasse as a Source of Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant Properties: An In Vitro Assessment. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1229. [PMID: 37371960 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12061229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The presence of components of nutritional interest makes fresh almond bagasse an interesting by-product for obtaining functional ingredients. Stabilization through a dehydration process is an interesting option for its integral use, ensuring its conservation and management. Subsequently, it can be turned into powder, facilitating its use as an ingredient. The aim of this paper was to determine the effects of hot air drying at 60 and 70 °C and lyophilization on the release of phenolic components and antiradical capacity in in vitro gastrointestinal digestion and colonic fermentation, as well as on growing microbiota composition by applying high throughput sequencing. The novelty of this study lies in this holistic approach; considering both technological and physiological aspects related to gastrointestinal digestion and colonic fermentation will provide the best conditions for functional foods. The results obtained showed that lyophilization provides a powder with a total phenol content and antiradical capacity higher than hot air drying. Furthermore, in dehydrated samples, both in vitro digestion and colonic fermentation revealed a phenol content and anti-radical capacity superior to those existing in undigested products. In addition, after colonic fermentation, beneficial bacteria species have been identified. Obtaining powders from almond bagasse is presented as an interesting opportunity for the valorization of this by-product.
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- Stevens Duarte
- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunidad Valenciana-Salud Pública, 46020 Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunidad Valenciana-Salud Pública, 46020 Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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Sánchez-García J, Muñoz-Pina S, García-Hernández J, Heredia A, Andrés A. Impact of Air-Drying Temperature on Antioxidant Properties and ACE-Inhibiting Activity of Fungal Fermented Lentil Flour. Foods 2023; 12:999. [PMID: 36900516 PMCID: PMC10001291 DOI: 10.3390/foods12050999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Solid-state fermentation (SSF) with Pleurotus ostreatus enhances the nutritional value of legumes. However, drying can cause significant changes in physical and nutritional properties of the final products. Thus, this work studies the impact of air-drying temperature (50, 60, and 70 °C) on relevant properties (antioxidant properties, ACE-inhibitory capacity, phytic acid, colour, and particle size) of two fermented lentils flour (Pardina and Castellana) using freeze-drying as a reference method. Castellana variety is a better substrate for Pleurotus, generating four times more biomass. In addition, an almost total reduction of phytic acid from 7.3 to 0.9 mg/g db is achieved in this variety. Air-drying significantly decreased the particle size and the final colour with ΔE > 20; nonetheless, the temperature does not play a crucial role. SSF decreased the total phenolic content and the antioxidant capacity regardless of the variety, however, drying at 70 °C increased total phenolic content (186%) in fermented Castellana flour. Comparing drying methods, freeze-drying implied a higher decrease in those parameters, reducing the TPC from 2.4 to 1.6 and from 7.7 to 3.4 mg gallic acid/g db in Pardina and Castellana dried flours. Finally, the flours inhibit the angiotensin I-converting-enzyme, and fermentation and drying increased their potential cardiovascular benefits.
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- Janaina Sánchez-García
- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (IUIAD-UPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (IUIAD-UPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Centro Avanzado de Microbiología de Alimentos (CAMA), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (IUIAD-UPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (IUIAD-UPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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Sinkovič L, Pipan B, Šibul F, Nemeš I, Tepić Horecki A, Meglič V. Nutrients, Phytic Acid and Bioactive Compounds in Marketable Pulses. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:plants12010170. [PMID: 36616298 PMCID: PMC9824021 DOI: 10.3390/plants12010170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Pulses are edible seeds of plants belonging to the legume family, which are of great importance for human and animal nutrition. In this study, several nutrients, antinutrients and bioactive compounds were quantified in the seeds of ten pulses, i.e., common and runner beans, field peas, lupins (white, blue and yellow), faba beans, lentils (brown and red) and chickpeas. Homogenised, air-dried seed samples were analysed for various parameters: protein (18.0-43.1%), fat (0.6-18.5%) and phytic acid content (507-2566 mg/100 g dry weight (DW)), phenolic profile (27 phenolic compounds in total) and multi-mineral composition. The analysed phenolic compounds mainly belong to phenolic acids (hydroxybenzoic acids and hydroxycinnamic acids) and/or flavonoids (flavones, flavonols and flavanols). Total phenolic content (TPC) ranged from 719 μg/g DW in chickpeas to 5012 μg/g DW in common beans. A total of ten elements belonging to macro- (Mg, P, S, K and Ca) and micro-minerals (Cr, Mn, Fe, Zn and Mo) were determined. Using cluster analysis, pulses were divided into three groups according to the parameters studied: 1. common and runner bean; 2. field pea, white and blue lupin, faba bean, red and brown lentil and chickpea; and 3. yellow lupin. The most varying phytochemicals in terms of their content in the analysed pulses were phytic acid, quinic acid, catechin and TPC. A perfect positive significant Pearson correlation (1.00) was observed for six pairs of variables within the group of phenolic compounds.
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- Lovro Sinkovič
- Crop Science Department, Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Hacquetocva Ulica 17, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Crop Science Department, Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Hacquetocva Ulica 17, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department for Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, RS-21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department for Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, RS-21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Crop Science Department, Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Hacquetocva Ulica 17, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Grapevine leaves (Vitis vinifera): Chemical characterization of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity during leave development. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Polyphenols, Saponins and Phytosterols in Lentils and Their Health Benefits: An Overview. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15101225. [PMID: 36297337 PMCID: PMC9609092 DOI: 10.3390/ph15101225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The lentil (Lens culinaris L.) is one of the most important legumes (family, Fabaceae). It is a natural functional food rich in many bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, saponins and phytosterols. Several studies have demonstrated that the consumption of lentils is potentially important in reducing the incidence of a number of chronic diseases, due to their bioactive compounds. The most common polyphenols in lentils include phenolic acids, flavan-3-ol, flavonols, anthocyanidins, proanthocyanidins or condensed tannins, and anthocyanins, which play an important role in the prevention of several degenerative diseases in humans, due to their antioxidant activity. Furthermore, lentil polyphenols are reported to have antidiabetic, cardioprotective and anticancer activities. Lentil saponins are triterpene glycosides, mainly soyasaponins I and βg. These saponins have a plasma cholesterol-lowering effect in humans and are important in reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. Moreover, high levels of phytosterols have been reported in lentils, especially in the seed coat, and β-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol are the most abundant. Beyond their hypocholesterolemic effect, phytosterols in lentils are known for their anti-inflammatory activity. In this review, the current information on the nutritional composition, bioactive compounds including polyphenols, saponins and phytosterols, and their associated health-promoting effects are discussed.
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Mustafa AM, Abouelenein D, Angeloni S, Maggi F, Navarini L, Sagratini G, Santanatoglia A, Torregiani E, Vittori S, Caprioli G. A New HPLC-MS/MS Method for the Simultaneous Determination of Quercetin and Its Derivatives in Green Coffee Beans. Foods 2022; 11:foods11193033. [PMID: 36230109 PMCID: PMC9563038 DOI: 10.3390/foods11193033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Green coffee (Coffee arabica and Coffee robusta) is one of the most commonly traded goods globally. Their beans are enriched with polyphenols and numerous health benefits are associated with their consumption. The main aim of this work was to develop a new and fast analytical HPLC-MS/MS method to simultaneously determine six flavonoid polyphenolic compounds (quercetin, rutin, isorhamnetin, quercetin-3-glucouronide, hyperoside, and quercitrin) in 22 green coffee samples from six different geographical origins (Ethiopia, Brazil, Guatemala, Nicaragua, India and Colombia). In addition, by adjusting pH, temperature, solvent type, and extraction duration, several extraction methods such as acidic and alkaline hydrolysis, and extraction without hydrolysis were evaluated. The optimal extraction procedure in terms of recovery percentages (78.67–94.09%)was acidic hydrolysis at pH 2, extraction temperature of 60 °C, extraction solvent of 70% ethanol, and extraction duration of 1.5 h. Hyperoside (878–75 μg/kg) was the most abundant compound followed by quercitrin (408–38 μg/kg), quercetin (300–36 μg/kg), rutin (238–21 μg/kg), and quercetin-3-glucouronide (225–7 μg/kg), while isorhamnetin (34–3 μg/kg) showed the lowest amount. Overall, green coffee beans are rich in flavonoid polyphenolic compounds and could be used as part of a healthy diet.
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- Ahmed M. Mustafa
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant’Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant’Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant’Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant’Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant’Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant’Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant’Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant’Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant’Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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Li J, Ma J, Zhang Y, Zheng L. Determination of 19 polyphenolic compounds in tea by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography combined with quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2021.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Polyphenols-Gut Microbiota Interrelationship: A Transition to a New Generation of Prebiotics. Nutrients 2021; 14:nu14010137. [PMID: 35011012 PMCID: PMC8747136 DOI: 10.3390/nu14010137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The present review summarizes the studies carried out on this topic in the last five years. According to the new definitions, among all the compounds included in the group of prebiotics, polyphenols are probably the most important secondary metabolites produced by the plant kingdom. Many of these types of polyphenols have low bioavailability, therefore reaching the colon in unaltered form. Once in the colon, these compounds interact with the intestinal microbes bidirectionally by modulating them and, consequently, releasing metabolites. Despite much research on various metabolites, little is known about the chemistry of the metabolic routes used by different bacteria species. In this context, this review aims to investigate the prebiotic effect of polyphenols in preclinical and clinical studies, highlighting that the consumption of polyphenols leads to an increase in beneficial bacteria, as well as an increase in the production of valuable metabolites. In conclusion, there is much evidence in preclinical studies supporting the prebiotic effect of polyphenols, but further clinical studies are needed to investigate this effect in humans.
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Phenol Biological Metabolites as Food Intake Biomarkers, a Pending Signature for a Complete Understanding of the Beneficial Effects of the Mediterranean Diet. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13093051. [PMID: 34578929 PMCID: PMC8471182 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The Mediterranean diet (MD) has become a dietary pattern of reference due to its preventive effects against chronic diseases, especially relevant in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Establishing an objective tool to determine the degree of adherence to the MD is a pending task and deserves consideration. The central axis that distinguishes the MD from other dietary patterns is the choice and modality of food consumption. Identification of intake biomarkers of commonly consumed foods is a key strategy for estimating the degree of adherence to the MD and understanding the protective mechanisms that lead to a positive impact on health. Throughout this review we propose potential candidates to be validated as MD adherence biomarkers, with particular focus on the metabolites derived from the phenolic compounds that are associated with the consumption of typical Mediterranean plant foods. Certain phenolic metabolites are good indicators of the intake of specific foods, but others denote the intake of a wide-range of foods. For this, it is important to emphasise the need to increase the number of dietary interventions with specific foods in order to validate the biomarkers of MD adherence. Moreover, the identification and quantification of food phenolic intake biomarkers encouraging scientific research focuses on the study of the biological mechanisms in which polyphenols are involved.
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Paranavitana L, Oh WY, Yeo J, Shahidi F. Determination of soluble and insoluble-bound phenolic compounds in dehulled, whole, and hulls of green and black lentils using electrospray ionization (ESI)-MS/MS and their inhibition in DNA strand scission. Food Chem 2021; 361:130083. [PMID: 34029906 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The soluble and insoluble-bound phenolic fractions of hull, whole, and dehulled black and green lentil extracts were identified and quantified using electrospray ionization (ESI)-MS/MS. Several in vitro antioxidant tests and inhibition of DNA strand scission were conducted to assess different pathways of activity. The most abundant phenolics in the soluble fractions were caffeic acid (412.2 μg/g), quercetin, (486.5 μg/g) quercetin glucoside (633.6 μg/g) luteolin glucoside (239.1 μg/g) and formononetin (920 μg/g), while myricetin (534.1 μg/g) and catechin (653.4 μg/g) were the predominant phenolics in the insoluble bound fraction. Hulls of both lentil cultivars had the highest phenolic content and the strongest antioxidant activity followed by whole and dehulled samples. Thus, lentil hulls would serve as an excellent source for the production of functional foods. Moreover, ESI-MS/MS (direct infusion) analysis was the rapid and high-throughput approach for the determination of bioactives in lentils by reducing the analysis time.
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- Leah Paranavitana
- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL A1B 3X9, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL A1B 3X9, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL A1B 3X9, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL A1B 3X9, Canada.
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Nicolás-García M, Perucini-Avendaño M, Jiménez-Martínez C, Perea-Flores MDJ, Gómez-Patiño MB, Arrieta-Báez D, Dávila-Ortiz G. Bean phenolic compound changes during processing: Chemical interactions and identification. J Food Sci 2021; 86:643-655. [PMID: 33586793 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) represents one of the main crops for human consumption, due to its nutritional and functional qualities. Phenolic compounds have beneficial health effects, and beans are an essential source of these molecules, being found mainly in the seed coat and its color depends on the concentration and type of phenolic compounds present. The bean during storage and processing, such as cooking, germination, extrusion, and fermentation, undergoes physical, chemical, and structural changes that affect the bioavailability of its nutrients; these changes are related to the interactions between phenolic compounds and other components of the food matrix. This review provides information about the identification and quantification of phenolic compounds present in beans and the changes they undergo during processing. It also includes information on the interactions between the phenolic compounds and the components of the bean's cell wall and the analytical methods used to identify the interactions of phenolic compounds with macromolecules.
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- Mayra Nicolás-García
- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Av. Wilfrido Massieu S/N, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, C.P. 07738, México
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- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Av. Wilfrido Massieu S/N, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, C.P. 07738, México
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- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Av. Wilfrido Massieu S/N, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, C.P. 07738, México
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Micro y Nanotecnologías (IPN), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Av. Luis Enrique Erro S/N, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, C.P. 07738, México
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Micro y Nanotecnologías (IPN), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Av. Luis Enrique Erro S/N, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, C.P. 07738, México
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Micro y Nanotecnologías (IPN), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Av. Luis Enrique Erro S/N, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, C.P. 07738, México
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- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Av. Wilfrido Massieu S/N, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, C.P. 07738, México
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Angeloni S, Nzekoue FK, Navarini L, Sagratini G, Torregiani E, Vittori S, Caprioli G. An analytical method for the simultaneous quantification of 30 bioactive compounds in spent coffee ground by HPLC-MS/MS. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2020; 55:e4519. [PMID: 32368836 DOI: 10.1002/jms.4519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Spent coffee ground (SCG) is the remaining residue produced after extraction of coffee, and it is considered a source of unextracted bioactive compounds. For this, in the latest years, the attention has been focused to innovative reuses that can exploit the potentiality of SCG. Unfortunately, the content of bioactive compounds has not been thoroughly studied yet, and the major of publication has investigated the caffeine and chlorogenic acids levels, total polyphenol contents, and total flavonoid content. Hence, these approaches have determined only an estimation of flavonoids and polyphenols content and lack on single polyphenols investigation. Therefore, the objective of the current work was to provide a deep characterization of bioactive compounds in SCG. For this purpose, a new analytical method for the quantification of 30 molecules, including caffeine, chlorogenic acids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and secoiridoids, has been developed using high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Moreover, several extraction procedures, that is, liquid-solid extraction assisted and not by ultrasounds, testing diverse solvents, were evaluated. Liquid-solid extraction assisted by sonication, with water/ethanol (30/70, v/v), resulted the best in terms of total bioactive compounds, and, once validated, the new analytical method was applied to five different espresso SCG samples. Data showed that caffeine (means: 1193.886 ± 57.307 mg kg-1 ) and chlorogenic acids (means of total CQAs: 1705.656 ± 88.694 mg kg-1 ) were the most abundant compounds in all SCG samples followed by phenolic acids such as caffeic, ferulic, gallic, p-coumaric, syringic, trans-cinnamic, and vanillic acid. Moreover, some flavonoids, that is, rutin, cyanidin 3-glucoside, and quercetin, occurred in almost all samples. This work provided a deepened characterization of bioactive compounds in SCG and can contribute to develop new strategies of reuses.
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- Simone Angeloni
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
- International Hub for Coffee Research and Innovation, Belforte del Chienti (MC), Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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Ricciutelli M, Bartolucci G, Campana R, Salucci S, Benedetti S, Caprioli G, Maggi F, Sagratini G, Vittori S, Lucarini S. Quantification of 2- and 3-isopropylmalic acids in forty Italian wines by UHPLC-MS/MS triple quadrupole and evaluation of their antimicrobial, antioxidant activities and biocompatibility. Food Chem 2020; 321:126726. [PMID: 32259735 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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2-Isopropylmalic acid (2-IPMA) and 3-isopropylmalic acid (3-IPMA), recently discovered in wines, were simultaneously quantified in forty wines by UHPLC-MS/MS triple quadrupole. Principal component analysis displayed that red wines were more correlated with high amounts of 2-IPMA (average content 31.60 mg/L); white wines were mostly characterized by low levels of both organic acids. No correlation of theirs levels to other wine features (wine ageing or alcoholic content) were found. 2-IPMA and 3-IPMA showed MICs values of 4096 mg/L and MBCs values of 8192 mg/L or higher against several food borne pathogens. In association, an interesting lower MIC and MBC values (2048 mg/L and 4096 mg/L respectively) were observed against Y. enterocolitica. Interestingly, 3-IPMA showed a mild antioxidant activity by DPPH assay (EC50 = 3940 mg/L), higher than that of 2-IPMA (EC50 > 4800 mg/L). No toxicity of these compounds against human colorectal and liver cells (TB assay) was observed.
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- Massimo Ricciutelli
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NeuroFarBa), University of Florence, Florence 50139, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Piazza del Rinascimento 6, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Piazza del Rinascimento 6, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Piazza del Rinascimento 6, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Piazza del Rinascimento 6, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy.
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Angeloni S, Scortichini S, Fiorini D, Sagratini G, Vittori S, Neiens SD, Steinhaus M, Zheljazkov VD, Maggi F, Caprioli G. Characterization of Odor-Active Compounds, Polyphenols, and Fatty Acids in Coffee Silverskin. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25132993. [PMID: 32629998 PMCID: PMC7411821 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25132993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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For the first time the volatile fraction of coffee silverskin has been studied focusing on odor-active compounds detected by gas chromatography-olfactometry/flame ionization detector (GC-O/FID) system. Two approaches, namely headspace (HS) analysis by solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS) and odor-active compounds analysis by gas chromatography-olfactometry/flame ionization detector (GC-O/FID), have been employed to fully characterize the aroma profile of this by-product. This work also provided an entire characterization of the bioactive compounds present in coffee silverskin, including alkaloids, chlorogenic acids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and secoiridoids, by using different extraction procedures and high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) system. Coffee silverskin was shown to be a good source of caffeine and chlorogenic acids but also of phenolic acids and flavonoids. In addition, the fatty acid composition of the coffee silverskin was established by GC-FID system. The results from this research could contribute to the development of innovative applications and reuses of coffee silverskin, an interesting resource with a high potential to be tapped by the food and nutraceutical sector, and possibly also in the cosmetics and perfumery.
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- Simone Angeloni
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant’ Agostino 1, I-62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (S.A.); (G.S.); (S.V.); (G.C.)
- International Hub for Coffee Research and Innovation, 62020 Belforte del Chienti (MC), Italy
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- School of Science and Technology, Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, V. S. Agostino 1, I-62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (S.S.); (D.F.)
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- School of Science and Technology, Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, V. S. Agostino 1, I-62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (S.S.); (D.F.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant’ Agostino 1, I-62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (S.A.); (G.S.); (S.V.); (G.C.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant’ Agostino 1, I-62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (S.A.); (G.S.); (S.V.); (G.C.)
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- Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich, Lise-Meitner-Straße 34, 85354 Freising, Germany; (S.D.N.); (M.S.)
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- Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich, Lise-Meitner-Straße 34, 85354 Freising, Germany; (S.D.N.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Crop and Soil Science, 431A Crop Science Building, 3050 SW Campus Way, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA;
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant’ Agostino 1, I-62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (S.A.); (G.S.); (S.V.); (G.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0737404506
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant’ Agostino 1, I-62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (S.A.); (G.S.); (S.V.); (G.C.)
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Nzekoue FK, Khamitova G, Angeloni S, Sempere AN, Tao J, Maggi F, Xiao J, Sagratini G, Vittori S, Caprioli G. Spent coffee grounds: A potential commercial source of phytosterols. Food Chem 2020; 325:126836. [PMID: 32387984 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This study sought to determine the content of phytosterols (PS) in spent coffee grounds (SCG) to assess a novel industrial application of this coffee by-product as a commercial source of PS. Four PS were extracted and analyzed from 14 SCG samples from 12 countries. Sonication in acidic conditions followed by saponification resulted determinant for PS extraction. PS were identified by high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) after derivatization. In the order of abundance, the PS were β-sitosterol (188.5-688.5 mg kg-1), campesterol (48.6-214.5 mg kg-1), stigmasterol (58.9-188.5 mg kg-1), and cycloartenol (14.6-65.8 mg kg-1 mg kg1). Total PS fraction ranged from 343.4 mg kg-1 to 1146.3 mg kg-1 of SCG with an average level of 618.2 ± 195.4 mg kg-1. Considering the millions of tons of SCG produced every year, this by-product could be a sustainable source of PS to fill a growing global demand.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; International Hub for Coffee Research and Innovation, Belforte del Chienti (MC), Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; International Hub for Coffee Research and Innovation, Belforte del Chienti (MC), Italy
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- Institut Educació Secundària Pare Vitoria, Avinguda d'Elx, 15, 03801 Alcoi, Alicante, Spain
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, 166 Kexue Ave, Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy.
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Nzekoue FK, Angeloni S, Navarini L, Angeloni C, Freschi M, Hrelia S, Vitali LA, Sagratini G, Vittori S, Caprioli G. Coffee silverskin extracts: Quantification of 30 bioactive compounds by a new HPLC-MS/MS method and evaluation of their antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Food Res Int 2020; 133:109128. [PMID: 32466943 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
The research of value-added applications for coffee silverskin (CSS) requires studies to investigate potential bioactive compounds and biological activities in CSS extracts. In this study, different ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) methods have been tested to extract bioactive compounds from CSS. The obtained extracts, were characterized using a new HPLC-MS/MS method to detect and quantify 30 bioactive compounds of 2 classes: alkaloids and polyphenols (including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and secoiridoids). CSS extracts obtained with ethanol/water (70:30) as extraction solvent showed the highest levels (p ≤ 0.05) of bioactive compounds (4.01 ± 0.34% w/w). High content of caffeine was observed with levels varying from 1.00% to 3.59% of dry weight of extract (dw). 18 phenolic compounds were detected in CSS extracts with caffeoylquinic acids (3-CQA, 5-CQA and 3,5-diCQA) as the most abundant polyphenols (3115.6 µg g to -5444.0 µg g-1). This study is also one of the first to characterize in-depth flavonoids in CSS revealing the levels of different flavonoids compounds such as rutin (1.63-8.70 µg g-1), quercetin (1.53-2.46 µg g-1), kaempferol (0.76-1.66 µg g-1) and quercitrin (0.15-0.51 µg g-1). Neuroprotective activity of silverskin extracts against H2O2-induced damage was evaluated for the first time suggesting for methanol and ethanol/water (70:30) extracts a potential role as protective agents against neurodegeneration due to their ability to counteract oxidative stress and maintain cell viability. Silverskin extracts were not inhibiting the growth of anyone of the bacterial species included in this study but data obtained by water extract might deserve a deeper future investigation on biofilm-related activities, such as quorum sensing or virulence factors' expression. From their composition and their evidenced biological activities, CSS extracts could represent valuable ingredients in nutraceutical formulations.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; International Hub for Coffee Research and Innovation, Belforte del Chienti, MC, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Rimini 47921, Italy
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Rimini 47921, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy.
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Ricciutelli M, Moretti S, Galarini R, Sagratini G, Mari M, Lucarini S, Vittori S, Caprioli G. Identification and quantification of new isomers of isopropyl-malic acid in wine by LC-IT and LC-Q-Orbitrap. Food Chem 2019; 294:390-396. [PMID: 31126479 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.05.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Organic acids of wine comprise one of the main taste groups, that of sourness. Two isomeric compounds with molecular weight of 176 u have been identified in wine using two LC-MS systems, LC-IT (ion trap) and LC-Q-Orbitrap. The two isomers are organic acids, 3-isopropylmalic acid (3-IPMA) never identified in wines, and 2-isopropylmalic acid (2-IPMA), never quantified in wines. After the definitive identification against the authentic standards, an analytical method for their determination in wines was optimised and validated using the LC-IT platform. Linearity was verified in the range 5-320 mg L-1 (correlation coefficients higher than 0.9914) and the recoveries obtained spiking the samples at two fortification levels were higher than 86.7%, with RSDs (n = 9) lower than 15.1%. Finally, the two compounds were quantified in ten red and white Italian wines, and average concentrations were determined at 1.78 mg L-1 (0.56-4.13) and 23.0 mg L-1 (6.7-41.6) of 3-IPMA and 2-IPMA, respectively.
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- Massimo Ricciutelli
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche "Togo Rosati", Via G. Salvemini, 1, Perugia, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche "Togo Rosati", Via G. Salvemini, 1, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Science, Division of Chemistry, Piazza del Rinascimento 6, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Science, Division of Chemistry, Piazza del Rinascimento 6, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy.
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Liu R, Zhao Z, Dai S, Che X, Liu W. Identification and Quantification of Bioactive Compounds in Diaphragma juglandis Fructus by UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS and UHPLC-MS/MS. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:3811-3825. [PMID: 30830781 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b06890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Diaphragma juglandis fructus is the dry wooden diaphragm inside walnuts and a byproduct in food processing of walnut kernels. The purpose of our research is to enrich the information on compounds in Diaphragma juglandis fructus to further discover and exploit its potential nutritional value. In this study, new quali-quantitative analytical approaches were developed to identify and determine bioactive compounds in Diaphragma juglandis fructus. Two-hundred compounds, including hydrolyzable tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and quinones, were identified by UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS, more than 150 of which were first discovered in Diaphragma juglandis fructus. Among them, 21 major dietary polyphenols with health-promoting effects were successfully quantified using UHPLC-MS/MS, with total contents of 2.88-6.18 mg/g. This successful characterization and quantification of bioactive compounds in Diaphragma juglandis fructus gives a better understanding of its potential nutritional value and supports efficiently developing and reusing it instead of discarding it as agrofood waste.
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- Rongxia Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong , Yantai University , Yantai 264005 , China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong , Yantai University , Yantai 264005 , China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong , Yantai University , Yantai 264005 , China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong , Yantai University , Yantai 264005 , China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong , Yantai University , Yantai 264005 , China
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Genangeli M, Caprioli G, Cortese M, Laus F, Petrelli R, Ricciutelli M, Sagratini G, Sartori S, Vittori S. Simultaneous quantitation of 9 anabolic and natural steroidal hormones in equine urine by UHPLC-MS/MS triple quadrupole. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2019; 1117:36-40. [PMID: 30991204 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A new fast and easy analytical procedure for the simultaneous detection and quantification of 9 anabolic steroids (deslorelin, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, stanozolol, boldenone, nandrolone, dexamethasone isonicotinate and altrenogest) in horse urine for doping control have been developed by using the ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry technique (UHPLC-MS/MS). A total amount of 400 μl of sample was evaporated, restored and injected in the UHPLC-MS/MS. The proposed method was fully validated showing a recovery higher than 89.12% and a coefficient of variation lower than 6.02%. The correlation coefficients range of the analyzed compound's calibration curves was 0.9955-0.9997, and the limits of detection and quantification were in the range of 0.1 and 0.25 μg/l, respectively.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy.
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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Yu X, Chen K, Li S, Wang Y, Shen Q. Lipidomics differentiation of soft-shelled turtle strains using hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2019; 1112:11-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2019.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhao D, Yuan B, Carry E, Pasinetti GM, Ho L, Faith J, Mogno I, Simon J, Wu Q. Development and validation of an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography/triple quadrupole mass spectrometry method for analyzing microbial-derived grape polyphenol metabolites. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2018; 1099:34-45. [PMID: 30241072 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2018.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Revised: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Accumulating evidence indicates that the health impact of dietary phenolic compounds, including the principal grape-derived polyphenols, (+)‑catechin and (-)‑epicatechin, is exerted by not only the parent compounds but also their phenolic metabolites generated by the gut microbiota. In this work, a new high-throughput, sensitive and reproducible analytical method was developed employing ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS) for the simultaneous analysis of 16 microbial-generated phenolic acid metabolites (PAMs) along with their precursors, catechin and epicatechin. Following optimizing the solvent system, LC conditions and MS parameters, method validation was carried out to evaluate the sensitivity, selectivity, accuracy and precision of the proposed method, and to ensure promising recovery of all analytes extracted from the matrix prior to bioanalysis. Results showed that the optimized analytical method allowed successful confirmation and quantitation of all analytes under dynamic multiple reaction monitoring mode using trans‑cinnamic acid‑d7 as an internal standard (I.S.). Excellent sensitivity and linearity were obtained for all analytes, with lower limits of detection (LLODs) and lower limits of quantification (LLOQs) in the ranges of 0.225-2.053 ng/mL and 0.698-8.116 ng/mL, respectively. By examining blank matrix spiked with standard mixture at different concentration levels, promising recoveries at two spiking levels (low level, 91.2-115%; high level 90.2-121%), and excellent precision (RSD < 10%) were obtained. This method was then successfully applied to an in vitro study where catechin/epicatechin-enriched broth samples were anaerobically fermented with gut microbes procured from healthy human donors. All sources of bacteria employed showed remarkable activity in metabolizing grape polyphenols and distinct variations in the production of PAMs. The successful application of this method in the in vitro fermentation assays demonstrates its suitability for high-throughput analysis of polyphenol metabolites, particularly catechin/epicatechin-derived PAMs, in biological studies.
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- Danyue Zhao
- New Use Agriculture & Natural Plant Products Program, Department of Plant Biology, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- New Use Agriculture & Natural Plant Products Program, Department of Plant Biology, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- New Use Agriculture & Natural Plant Products Program, Department of Plant Biology, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Ernst Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10468, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10468, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- New Use Agriculture & Natural Plant Products Program, Department of Plant Biology, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Ernst Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- New Use Agriculture & Natural Plant Products Program, Department of Plant Biology, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Ernst Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA.
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